Vancouver is considered by many — both residents and tourists alike — to be the most beautiful city in Canada. It’s in a spectacular location, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, with one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, and the snow-capped Coast Mountains forming a postcard-perfect backdrop. It’s cosmopolitan. It’s dynamic. It’s the vibrant heart of Canada’s west coast.

Just in case sheer beauty isn’t enough to make you want to take a cheap flight to Vancouver, it is also an all-season travel destination known to inspire flights of fancy — from deep-sea fishing in the summer, to world-class skiing in the winter, to kayaking and festival-hopping in the spring, to snagging tickets to superb live theatre in the fall — which is when many productions start their seasons — the word “boredom” simply doesn’t exist in Vancouver. There are lots of opportunities to have fun on the cheap. There are quaint neighbourhoods to explore, and plenty of galleries and museums to choose from. Jog or bike the Seawall, shop at Granville Market, dine on cuisines from virtually any culture in the world, and enjoy Vancouver’s exciting nightlife.